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San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | May 2025
Source: compass.com Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or...
Andrew Benson
May 122 min read
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Should You Buy a New Home Before Selling Your Current One? Here's What We Recommend
According to U.S. News, if you're preparing to move, one of the biggest questions you may face is: Should you buy a new home before...
Andrew Benson
May 53 min read
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Your Home May Be Worth More Than You Think — Here's Why That Matters
According to Keeping Current Matters, regularly monitoring the value of your home is an important but often overlooked aspect of personal...
Andrew Benson
Apr 282 min read
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Mortgage Rate Trends in 2025: What Buyers Should Know
According to Forbes, after a few years of uncertainty, it's encouraging to see mortgage rates settling into a more predictable range. In...
Andrew Benson
Apr 183 min read
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San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | April 2025
Source: compass.com Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or...
Andrew Benson
Apr 132 min read
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Paused Your Home Search? Here’s Why 2025 Is the Time to Jump Back In
According to Keeping Current Matters, if you hit pause on your moving plans last year, you weren't alone. The real estate market in 2024...
Andrew Benson
Apr 64 min read
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National Real Estate Insights – March 2025
The monthly median house sales price began its usual rebound from the mid-winter low and also increased year over year. It will typically...
Andrew Benson
Mar 303 min read
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Compass One: Your Ultimate Real Estate Dashboard
Compass One empowers you with the full capabilities of the Compass platform, making your real estate journey seamless while providing...
Andrew Benson
Mar 231 min read
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How Different Home Views Shape Your Well-Being and Property Value
According to U.S.News , when searching for a home, buyers often focus on location, layout, and amenities—but the view from the windows...
Andrew Benson
Mar 163 min read
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San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | March 2025
Source: compass.com
Andrew Benson
Mar 101 min read
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Mortgage Rates Hit Two-Month Low, Creating Opportunities for Buyers
According to CNBC, mortgage rates have dipped to their lowest levels since mid-December, offering a great opportunity for homebuyers and...
Andrew Benson
Mar 32 min read
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Smart Strategies for Buying a Home Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
According to keepingcurrentmatters.com, many buyers are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before purchasing a home. While experts...
Andrew Benson
Feb 241 min read
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2024 New Home Sales Surge: What Does This Mean for 2025 Prices?
According to fortune.com, 2024 has seen the highest new home sales in three years, with 683,000 homes sold. This increase comes despite...
Andrew Benson
Feb 171 min read
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National Real Estate Insights – January 2025
After significantly declining in the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2024, the average mortgage interest rate bounced back up in the last 4...
Andrew Benson
Feb 43 min read
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Sell Your Home Quickly with These 10 Winning Strategies
According to U.S. News, selling your home doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming. With a few smart tactics, you can attract...
Andrew Benson
Jan 272 min read
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The Smartest Move for Your Family: Why Multi-Generational Homes Are on the Rise
According to Keeping Current Matters, your next move could bring your family closer, save money, and open the door to a better lifestyle....
Andrew Benson
Jan 212 min read
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Hidden Wealth: Discover the Power of Your Home Equity
According to Keeping Current Matters, homeownership offers more than just a place to live—it’s a powerful way to build financial...
Andrew Benson
Jan 132 min read
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Your Complete Guide to Mortgage Rates in 2025-26: What Buyers, Sellers, and Homeowners Need to Know
According to U.S. News, the future of mortgage rates is a hot topic for anyone considering buying, selling, or refinancing a home. The...
Andrew Benson
Jan 62 min read
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Affordable Housing Initiatives in Hillsborough: A Focus on Town-Owned Sites
According to hillsborough.net, the rezoning of two town-owned sites marks a significant effort to meet the state-mandated goals for...
Andrew Benson
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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